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Taman Tun Sardon

Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
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Taman Tun Sardon
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Mandarin敦沙顿花园 (Simplified)
敦沙頓花園 (Traditional)
Dūn shā dùn huā yuán (Pinyin)
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre.
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre.
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Taman Tun Sardon is located in Central George Town, Penang
Taman Tun Sardon
Taman Tun Sardon
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
Country Malaysia
State Penang
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 • Seri Delima State AssemblymanConnie Tan Hooi Peng (DAP)
 • Bukit Gelugor Member of ParliamentRamkarpal Singh (DAP)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
11700
Websitembpp.gov.my

Taman Tun Sardon is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 5.7 km (3.5 mi) south of the city centre, this working-class neighbourhood, which neighbours Minden Heights to the south and consists of low-cost five storey flats, was created in the 1980s and forms part of the Gelugor suburb.[1][2] In all, 22 housing blocks were constructed within the neighbourhood to cater to the needs of lower-income citizens.[2]

Etymology

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Taman Tun Sardon was named in honour of Sardon Jubir, a Johor-born politician who served as the Governor of Penang between 1975 and 1981.[1]

Transportation

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Jalan Hilir Pemancar runs through Taman Tun Sardon, making it the main thoroughfare within the neighbourhood.[1][2] Residents within the neighbourhood are also served by Rapid Penang bus routes 206 and 302, which include stops along the road.[3][4]

Education

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A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gelugor Market". Penang Trails. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Property Review for Taman Tun Sardon | Propwall Malaysia". www.propwall.my. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  4. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  5. ^ "Laman Rasmi SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad". www.smkdhmna.50webs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.